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vertically scrolling shooter
Gunbird 2
By City Connection, released 1 Jan 1998
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Gunbird 2 is a vertical-scrolling shooter first released in arcades in 1998 and developed by City Connection. The game sends players on a treasure hunt through the skies, with a comical story about an ancient magical potion. Its character dialogue changes in two-player mode, and intermission and boss encounters include dialogue scenes. Players can choose difficulty, lives, continues, controls, and screen orientation. Arcade mode offers seven difficulty levels, with Hard and Very Hard available for players seeking a tougher challenge. Power-up items add strength and sub-weapons, bombs clear enemy bullets, and a close-range attack offers a high-powered option with added risk. The game also lists online rankings and local rankings across difficulty levels and planes. Features include single-player, multiplayer, co-op, split-screen co-op, achievements, leaderboards, and Family Sharing. The listed platforms are Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S; Steam lists Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Seven difficulty levels are available in Arcade mode.
- Co-op and split-screen co-op are listed.
- Online rankings and local rankings are available.
- Players can adjust screen orientation.
- The listed Steam platform is Windows.
- Xbox Series X and Series S are the only other listed platforms.
Who it suits
It suits players who enjoy arcade-style vertical shooters, adjustable difficulty, and co-op or split-screen play. Its ranking options may interest players who want to track scores locally or online.
Gunbird 2 offers classic vertical-scrolling shooting with adjustable settings, two-player dialogue, and both local and online ranking features. Its listed co-op and difficulty options give players more than one way to approach its arcade-style stages.
